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Going Coastal: Eight Ways to Upgrade Your Summer Beach House

As the temperatures rise and the days get longer it’s hard to escape the thought of hopping in the car, rolling down the windows, and jetting off to the summerhouse. Before the season officially kicks off, turn that seaside oasis into a true home-away-from-home with these tips from Beach House Happy.

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Create an Art Gallery

Francesco Lagnese

Skip the cluttered refrigerator door and take a cue from this Nantucket escape by displaying children’s artwork in a prominent way. Framed or not, imaginative pictures and paintings add color to white walls. Plus, they’ll forever be a reminder of memories of summers passed.

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Nautical is Nice

Peter Murdock

Red, white, and blue never goes out of style on the coast, and there’s no shortage of maritime relics (think: buoys and ship wheels) to transform into nautical décor. Here, old parachuting lines are used as a rope railing and a wooden ship model adds a seafaring touch.

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Get Crafty

Lisa Romerein

Rainy days at the beach don’t have to be a wash. Occupy restless guests (read: kids) with fun crafts to later display around the home. In this Michigan home, hand-painted rocks are a colorful replacement to a guest book.

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Going Coastal: Eight Ways to Upgrade Your Summer Beach House

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